Residential Construction — Denali, Alaska
WD AK20260003-20000-res · Revision 1 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for CARPENTER in Denali, Alaska (construction type: residential) is $25.05/hr base + $7.80/hr fringe = $32.85/hr total package (WD AK20260003-20000-res, Rev. 1).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $25.05 | $7.80 | $32.85 +5% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $23.38 | $0.00 | $23.38 -41% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER, GENERAL | $16.18 | $6.30 | $22.48 Top 10% -19% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTERS | $24.14 | $21.09 | $45.23 +43% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS | $27.17 | $6.20 | $33.37 Bottom 10% -16% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MECHANIC) | $53.23 | $29.50 | $82.73 +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE: 3 YARDS AND UNDER | $53.23 | $29.50 | $82.73 +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE: OVER 3 YARDS | $55.33 | $29.50 | $84.83 +135% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $24.61 | $8.06 | $32.67 Above median -9% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: MOTOR PATROL GRADERS..$ 53.23 29.50 POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $53.23 | $29.50 | $82.73 +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLERS: ASPHALT | $53.23 | $29.50 | $82.73 +129% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: ROLLERS: OTHER THAN PLANTMIX | $51.46 | $29.50 | $80.96 +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Denali, AK — Residential construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for residential construction in Denali, Alaska.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.